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Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake
16 Oct, 2026 0

Blake condemns deadly attack in St Catherine, says JCF will not relent in pursuit of criminals

Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake has vowed that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will not be intimidated or relent in its pursuit of criminals following a deadly attack on police personnel…
A strong police presence in Sligoville, St Catherine on October 16, 2026.
16 Oct, 2026 0

Updated | Young girl injured in St Catherine shoot-out in critical condition

The young girl who was shot during this morning’s shoot-out involving the police and gunmen in St Catherine remains hospitalised in critical condition. The child, who is said to be 10 years old,…
The entrance at Jamaica College on Old Hope Road in St Andrew.
16 Oct, 2026 0

ISSA rejects JC appeal, upholds Walker Cup disqualification

The Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) has rejected Jamaica College’s (JC) appeal, confirming the school’s disqualification from today’s Walker Cup final and barring it from next year’s…
16 Oct, 2026 0

Supreme Court grants injunction barring no-confidence vote at Clarendon municipal meeting

The Supreme Court has granted an injunction barring the Clarendon Municipal Corporation from holding a vote of no confidence against May Pen Mayor Joel Williams and his deputy, Clivelee Mundle, at a…
The police at the scene of gun battle between cops and gunmen in Sligoville, St Catherine on October 16.
16 Oct, 2026 0

Two policemen shot, one fatally, in Sligoville gun battle; third cop wounded

At least two policemen have been shot, one fatally, in a firefight with gunmen who reportedly barricaded themselves inside a house in Sligoville, St Catherine. Police sources say a young girl who was…
Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as newly appointed Custos Rotulorum for St Elizabeth, Bernard Henry (left), takes the Oath of Office during a swearing-in ceremony at King's House on Thursday, October 15.
16 Oct, 2026 0

Businessman Bernard Henry sworn in as new Custos Rotulorum for St Elizabeth

Businessman Bernard Henry has been sworn in as the new Custos Rotulorum for St Elizabeth. He succeeds Stevon Sheriffe, who served in the position in an acting capacity following the retirement of…
A sheriff's deputy walks outside Silver Rail Elementary school, where a shooting took place, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Bend, Ore. (AP Photo/Joe Kline)
16 Oct, 2026 0

16-y-o kills 3 children and teacher at Oregon elementary school before being shot dead by civilian

A 16-year-old shot his way through locked doors to get into an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher. He was then shot by a person at the scene who…
Portmore Deputy Mayor Alric Campbell
16 Oct, 2026 0

Portmore Deputy Mayor confident PNP will take control of Clarendon municipality

Portmore Deputy Mayor Alric Campbell is expressing confidence that the People’s National Party (PNP) will take control of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation following a recent floor crossing that…
Shaquille Lindo (right) of Mona High School  puts in a firm tackle on Gerveir Grant of Jamaica College during the Walker Cup semi-final match between Jamaica College and Mona High School held on October 10, 2026 at the Stadium East field.
16 Oct, 2026 0

Cloud over Walker Cup final - Mona, KC set for showdown as JC await verdict

The ISSA Walker Cup final will go ahead as scheduled today at Stadium East, but an unresolved appeal by Jamaica College (JC) will cast a shadow over the showdown between Kingston College (KC) and Mona…